Bixby Divorce Decree Records
Divorce decree records for Bixby residents are held at the Tulsa County District Court in downtown Tulsa. Bixby falls within Tulsa County, so all local divorce cases are filed and maintained through the Tulsa County system.
Bixby Divorce Decree Overview
Tulsa County District Court - Where Bixby Divorce Decrees Are Filed
Bixby is part of Tulsa County. Every divorce filed by a Bixby resident goes through the Tulsa County District Court. Don Newberry is the elected court clerk for Tulsa County. His office holds all official case files, including the full divorce decree. The courthouse is at 500 S. Denver Ave., 2nd Floor, Tulsa, OK 74103. For divorce records specifically, call (918) 596-5454. For general clerk inquiries, the main number is (918) 596-5000.
The Tulsa County Court Clerk's website is at courtclerk.tulsacounty.org. From there you can find forms, office information, and details on how to submit record requests. Tulsa County runs one of the busiest court clerk offices in Oklahoma, so it is helpful to call ahead or check the site before visiting.
Under Oklahoma's Title 43, a divorce must be filed in the county where one party resides. Bixby residents file in Tulsa County. The decree stays on file at the Tulsa County courthouse regardless of where the parties live after the case closes. To get a certified copy later, you still go to the same Tulsa County clerk's office.
Tulsa County Court Clerk Contact Info
| Court Clerk | Don Newberry |
|---|---|
| Address | 500 S. Denver Ave., 2nd Floor, Tulsa, OK 74103 |
| Divorce Records Line | (918) 596-5454 |
| Main Phone | (918) 596-5000 |
| Judicial District | 14th District |
| Search Fee | $15.00 |
| Copy Fee | $1.00 per page |
| Certified Copy Fee | $10.00 |
| Clerk Website | courtclerk.tulsacounty.org |
| Online Search | OSCN Docket Search |
Mail requests are accepted. Include both party names, the case filing year, and specify plain or certified copy. Send payment by check or money order. Call (918) 596-5454 first to confirm the current fee total before sending payment.
Oklahoma Historical Society records can provide context for long-standing county court systems, but current Bixby divorce decree records belong to the Tulsa County District Court.
For current Bixby divorce decree records, use the Tulsa County Court Clerk at 500 S. Denver Ave. in Tulsa rather than historical archive sources.
How to Find Bixby Divorce Decree Records Online
Start with OSCN. The Oklahoma State Courts Network at oscn.net/dockets/Search.aspx is a free public search tool that covers Tulsa County. Enter one party's name or the case number to pull up the docket summary. The results show the case number, filing date, party names, and the current status of the case. Tulsa County is one of the most complete counties in the OSCN database.
The docket summary in OSCN does not include the full text of the divorce decree. It is a case index, not a document viewer. To get the actual decree, you need to request it from the Tulsa County clerk. That can be done in person at the Denver Ave. courthouse, by phone at (918) 596-5454, or by mail. For most official purposes, a certified copy is required. Plain copies work for personal reference only.
When you go in person, bring a photo ID. Have both party names ready, along with the approximate year the case was filed. If you found the case number in OSCN, bring that too. The clerk's staff uses that information to pull the file. For mail requests, write out all of that information in a letter, include the right payment amount, and add a return address. Call the divorce records line first to confirm fees.
Tulsa County Fees for Bixby Divorce Records
Tulsa County charges a $15.00 search fee per case lookup. Copies cost $1.00 per page. A certified copy of a divorce decree runs $10.00 plus the per-page rate. Most people requesting records for legal use, such as name changes or proof of divorce for remarriage, will need a certified copy. Call (918) 596-5454 to confirm the current fee amounts before you visit or mail a payment.
Oklahoma law under Title 43 requires courts to keep a permanent record of every divorce decree. These records are generally public. A court can order a case sealed, but that is uncommon. For most cases, any member of the public can request a copy by paying the applicable fees and providing the identifying information needed to locate the record.
Bixby and the 14th Judicial District
Tulsa County makes up Oklahoma's 14th Judicial District, one of the largest and most active in the state. The Family Court division of the 14th District handles all divorce, custody, and related family law matters for the county. District judges preside over these cases and sign all final decrees before the court clerk files them.
Once filed, a divorce decree is a permanent public record. Tulsa County has strong OSCN coverage, with most cases from the early 1990s onward in the online system. For older cases not in OSCN, the clerk's office retains physical records and can retrieve them by name search. Older records may take more time to pull from storage, so call ahead if you are looking for something from several decades back.
Legal Help for Bixby Residents
Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma provides free civil legal help to income-qualifying residents statewide. They can help with issues related to an existing divorce decree, such as understanding the terms, seeking a modification, or addressing non-compliance by the other party. Legal Aid covers Tulsa County as part of its service area.
The Oklahoma Bar Association at okbar.org offers a lawyer referral service. Use it to find a family law attorney in the Tulsa area who can assist with Bixby divorce matters. An attorney is the right resource when you need to do more than just get a copy of the decree. Legal interpretation, modification filings, and enforcement proceedings all require a licensed attorney.
Court clerks can provide documents and explain the process for requesting records. They cannot tell you what a decree means, what you are legally entitled to under it, or how to go about modifying it. Those are legal questions. If you have them, connect with an attorney through the Bar Association referral service or reach out to Legal Aid if cost is a concern.
Nearby Oklahoma Cities with Divorce Decree Pages
These qualifying cities are near Bixby. Each files divorce decrees through its respective county courthouse. Click any city to see local courthouse details and search options.